
Forgive
Emotional Relief
Forgiving can provide emotional release for both the wrongdoer and the forgiver, mending relationships.

When she forgave her friend, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.
Not Forgetting
'Forgive' doesn't always mean to forget the incident; it's about letting go of resentment.

He forgave her actions but the memory still lingered.
Conditional Apology
Sometimes 'forgive' is used to ask for forgiveness, even when one doesn't feel at fault.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the incorrect figure?
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